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This is What You Expect to See When Your Country is Serious About Christmas

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① France’s Christmas Destinations

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Paris, France, is a city that exudes romance just by thinking about it. When Christmas arrives, Paris transforms into an even more beautiful cityscape. Many people plan their trips during this period, captivated by the enchanting scenes. European Christmas markets are famous worldwide.

In Paris, France, the Christmas market takes place in the Tuileries Garden. This is the largest Christmas market in Paris. This year, the market will be open from November 18th to January 7th next year.

The market features a variety of shops and restaurants where you can buy end-of-year gifts and soak up the festive atmosphere. The market sells various items, including Christmas decorations and handicrafts, making it a visual delight. In addition, there are plenty of attractions like carousels, Ferris wheels, and ice rinks. The Christmas market in the Tuileries Garden offers a traditional Parisian Christmas experience. A Christmas market also occurs in front of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

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As Christmas approaches, one place stands out on social media. It’s the Galeries Lafayette department store, which installs a giant tree every Christmas. It might be the most glamorous department store in Paris.

The massive Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette first appeared in 1976. Every year, it greets Christmas with a grand presence under the dome. The tree, located under the gold-colored stained glass dome, a symbol of Lafayette, is a popular spot for taking memorable photos.

The Galeries Lafayette department store becomes the center of anticipation when the Christmas season arrives. It continuously gathers attention for the scenery it will create. The store’s windows display adorable Christmas decorations. The spectacular scenes attract a constant stream of visitors.

② Spectacular Illumination Scenes

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You can’t miss the spectacular illuminations in Paris when Christmas arrives. During the Christmas season, the entire city is lit up with twinkling lights. Many tourists wait all year to see this scene and plan their trip to Paris accordingly.

The sight of thousands of lights and the Christmas illumination scenes are pretty moving. From the Champs-Élysées to Montmartre, the Seine River, and Place Vendôme, about 150 streets and 70 areas sparkle with lights. The Champs-Élysées will have illuminations from November 19th to January 7th.

Centered around the Arc de Triomphe, you can experience a grand sight. Thanks to the colorful lights, the Christmas atmosphere is even more palpable. Rue Montaigne is one of the most elegant streets in Paris.
The street will be decorated for Christmas on November 20th. For 30 years, Rue Montaigne has been presenting grand Christmas decorations in collaboration with world-renowned artists.

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You also can’t miss the giant tree at Place Vendôme. The Christmas tree is installed around the Vendôme Column. Four large Christmas trees, each 10 meters (about 33 feet) high, and 160 small trees are installed.
From November 22nd, you can enjoy Christmas at Place Vendôme. We’re already anticipating what kind of Christmas scenes will be created this year.

You can enjoy a luxurious atmosphere if you visit Rue Saint-Honoré in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
World-renowned luxury brand stores showcase glamorous Christmas decorations. This year, the illuminations will begin at 5 p.m. on November 16th. Just walking the streets of Paris, you can feel the true spirit of Christmas thanks to the illumination scenes.

③ A Festive Atmosphere at Disneyland

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A trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Disneyland. When Christmas arrives, Disneyland Paris also begins its transformation. Every year, Disneyland hosts a festival during Christmas. This year, the Christmas festival started on November 11th and will continue until January 7th.

A giant Christmas tree, 24 meters (about 79 feet) high, stands in the center of the park. The snow-covered Christmas decorations and twinkling lights create a romantic atmosphere. In addition, there’s a parade featuring characters in festive costumes, which will catch your eye. With carols playing and lights shining everywhere, Disneyland is genuinely Christmas itself.

Thanks to these scenes, Disneyland is considered one of Paris’s most famous Christmas destinations.
During this period, Disney Village sells a variety of souvenirs, decorations, and festive costumes. You can also enjoy shopping for memorable souvenirs.

By. Seo Sung Min

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